Repentance

A complete change of mind and direction — turning away from sin and turning toward God. In Hebrew, 'shuv' means to return or turn back. Both John the Baptist and Jesus began their public ministry with the call to repent.

Langue originale

Hébreu
תְּשׁוּבָה (teshuvah)
Grec
μετάνοια (metanoia)

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